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Senior Bowl - Rising Pro Prospects

Photo - DT BJ Raji - Boston College

BJ Raji - DT - 6'2" 334 lbs. - B.C.
Massive defensive tackle combines rare power and quickness from the inside. He can play both the nose tackle or regular tackle position in the standard 4-3 front. He has been unblockable at times this week combining explosive quickness that will command double team blocking on game day. His rare combination of skills and versatility to play both pro schemes has just about guaranteed him a first round grade in April.

Louis Delmas - S - 5'11" 197 lbs. - Western Michigan
Athletic defender has quietly had an impressive week on the field and the best safety at the event. He is a fluid athlete who moves well and reads plays properly to put himself in good position to make plays. In coverage he is both quick and fast and has the burst to close quickly on the pass. In run support, he gets off blockers and is a sure tackler that makes him the ideal free safety prospect. He can deliver some strong tackling and is a fast rising prospect.

Senior Bowl Showcases Top Pro Prospects

Photo - Larry English - Northern Illinois

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Under Armour Senior Bowl Week is off and running with over 100 of te top senior NFL draft prospects at Mobile this week. On Monday, the event began with the National Scouting Weigh-In at the Convention Center. Both teams practiced Monday afternoon for their first action of the week.

Over 100 college players were measured on Monday with the tallest player participating this year Oklahoma's OT Phil Loadholt who was measured at 6'8". LSU's Herman Johnson is slightly shorter at 6'7", but holds the distinction of being the heaviest guy this week, weighing in an incredible 382 pounds.

The first two days of practice saw great weather at both Fairhope's Municipal Stadium, where the South worked out Monday and Ladd-Peebles Stadium, where the North held their practice. Starting on Tuesday through the week, all practices will move to Ladd-Peebles Stadium with the North working out in the morning from 9:30am to 11:00 am and the South going in the afternoon from 1:45pm to 3:15pm.

The 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl will kickoff this Saturday, January 24th at 6:00 pm (CT) in Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The game will be televised by the NFL Network.Tickets for the 2009 Senior Bowl are currently available for purchase at the Senior Bowl ticket office or online at www.seniorbowl.com

Sooners Send Four to 2009 Senior Bowl

Photo - OG Duke Robinson - Oklahoma

Mobile, AL. After taking on the Florida Gators in Thursday's BCS National Championship game, four Oklahoma Sooners will take their talents to the Under Armour Senior Bowl. Safety Nic Harris, wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias and offensive linemen Phil Loadholt and Duke Robinson have all accepted invitations to the senior showcase event, bowl officials announced Tuesday. All four players will play on the North squad. Kickoff for the Under Armour Senior Bowl is scheduled for 6 pm (CT) on January 24th in Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The game will be televised by the NFL Network.

Robinson, an offensive guard, earned first-team All-Big 12 honors by the coaches, AP, Dallas Morning News, Kansas City Star and San Antonio Express News. He enters Thursday's game against Florida with 112 knockdowns on the season, totaling a season high 14 against Oklahoma State.

Harris was a first-team All-Big 12 selection by the coaches and second-team pick by the Associated Press this season. He enters Thursday's BCS National Championship with 64 tackles on the season and six pass break-ups. The 6-3, 230 pound safety, who can also play linebacker, currently has 222 tackles and six interceptions for his career.

Iglesias leads the Sooners in receptions (69) and receiving yards (1,092) this season and is fourth in touchdowns (10). He was a second-team All-Big 12 selection by the coaches and honorable mention selection by the AP. He currently ranks third in OU's all-time receiving list with 2,803 yards and is only the third receiver in school history to surpass the 1,000 yard mark for his career.

At 6-8, 337 pounds, Phil Loadholt is the tallest starter in OU history. A first-team All-Big 12 pick by both the coaches and AP this season, Loadholt tied for the team lead with an overall blocking grade of 85% and leads the team with a run-blocking grade of 79%. The offensive tackle has 77 knockdowns on the season.

Tickets for the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl are currently available for purchase at the Senior Bowl ticket office and online at www.seniorbowl.com or by calling (251) 432-4109.

Five Trojans to Senior Bowl All-Star Game
Mobile, Al.

Photo - LB Brian Cushing - Southern Cal

The Under Armour Senior Bowl has invited five members of the top ranked University of Southern California defense. They have accepted invitations to the 60th game on January 24th in Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 pm (CT) and the game will be televised by the NFL Network.
The five USC players headed to Mobile later this month are: linebackers Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews and defensive linemen Fili Moala and Kyle Moore. Of the five, three landed on various All-American lists this season. They are all members of a defensive unit that is ranked #1 overall in the nation in total defense, surrendering just over 206 yards per game during the regular season. They finished with an impressive performance in their Rose Bowl victory against Penn St.
Maualuga is perhaps the most decorated and recognizable of the bunch. The long-haired linebacker won the Chuck Bednarik Award this season, which is given annually to the nation's best defensive player. He was also named to nine different All-American 1st teams, including Draft Insiders.com, the Associated Press' and Walter Camp's. He earned Pac-10 defensive player of the year after leading the Trojans with 73 tackles in 2008. He also notched two interceptions and three pass break-ups. Playing alongside Maualuga this season, Cushing racked up 66 total tackles, one interception and six pass break-ups. The Park Ridge, New Jersey native was named a Draft Insiders.com1st team All-American and 1st team All-Pac-10 in 2008. Matthews is the fourth person from his family to play football at USC. He totaled 51 tackles on the season and 4.5 sacks. A 1st team Pac-10 All-Academic selection in 2008, Matthews is a former walk-on at the defensive end position. While Matthews can play both the defensive end and linebacker position, he will come to Mobile as a linebacker.
Moala and Moore anchor a Trojan defensive front that ranks fifth in the country in rushing defense. Moala, a defensive tackle, earned 2nd team All-American honors by Draft Insiders.com, the Sporting News and 3rd team honors by both the AP and Phil Steele. The 6-5, 295 pounder was also a 1st team All-Pac 10 selection and has 10 tackles for a loss on the season to go along with 4.5 sacks.
Moore was named the Trojans' Most Inspirational Player in 2008. The defensive end leads the team with five sacks on the season. He also has 28 total tackles and one pass break-up. A two year starter for the Trojans, Moore was an Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 selection this season.
Tickets for the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl are currently available for purchase at the Senior Bowl ticket office and online at www.seniorbowl.com or by calling (251) 432-4109.

Frank Coyle has been a scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl All-star game for the past 15 years.

Senior Bowl All-Star Game Watch List - Wide Receivers

Photo - Juaquin Iglesias - Oklahoma

This is a late '08 regular season list of senior wide receivers for the Senior Bowl watch list. It will be updated in early December and January at the conclusion of the regular and post season Bowl games. Complete Senior Bowl Watch list will be available in the December Newsletter.

Wide Receivers
1. Derrick Williams, Penn St
2. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma
3. Mo Massaquoi, Georgia
4. Louis Murphy, Florida
5. Demetrius Byrd, LSU
6. Brian Robiskie, Ohio St
7. Quan Crosby, Texas
8. Brandon Gibson, Washington St
9. Jarett Dillard, Rice
10. Kenny McKinley, South Carolina
11. Jordan Shipley, Texas
12. Dominick Goodman, Cincinnati

Frank Coyle is a scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl Classic, the premier All-Star game for NFL Prospects. Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January '09.

Pro Prospects to Watch in Senior Bowl Game 2008

Photo - CB/RS Leodis McKelvin - Troy University

The 59th annual Senior Bowl game on Saturday announced their 14th consecutive sellout for the All-Star classic. The week long event of practices leading up to the game has been completed and the final test remains this weekend. Here are a few of the over 100 players in attendance that impressed during the week of practices and are ready to shine in this premier All-star contest.

Frank Coyle is a scouting consultant annually for the Senior Bowl

QB Chad Henne of Michigan answered questions about his shoulder injury over his final season and had an impressive week of practice. He had the type of week a prospect needs to dispel injury concerns and showed well developed QB mechanics, a strong arm, decision making and fine preparation. He delivered the ball nicely with a quick compact release and fine velocity and accuracy. He is primed for a huge Senior Bowl game that could move him into the upper tier of passers.

QB John David Booty of Southern Cal had similar concerns as Henne and regained his status in the sees of most scouts. He had a fine week in all respects, displaying a fast set up and the ability to make the proper read consistently. He has a smooth delivery and quick release that combines with fine accuracy and timing. He has worked well with Eddie Royal, Lavelle Hawkins and Andre Caldwell.

RB Tashard Choice of Georgia Tech ran hard to run between the tackles and shows a quick burst to the outside. He is a powerful slashing type of runner who accelerates through the hole and combines both elusiveness and power. He looks to prove here he is a pro feature back and good outlet receiver to fill all the roles. He looks to split the workload with Jacob Hester and Rafael Little.

Senior Bowl Practices

Photo - WR Lavelle Hawkins - Cal

The Senior Bowl week of practices has progressed quickly with many strong performances by prospects that has helped improve their draft status significantly. WR Lavelle Hawkins of California has performed brilliantly, showing explosive quickness into his routes and fine run after the catch ability. He has fine hands with a good sense of the passing game and a well developed prospect who could excel in the game Saturday. He may have helped his cause as much as any player at the event. QB Chad Henne of Michigan had to answer questions about his injury riddled career and overall ability. He has had a strong week, showing fine QB mechanics, a strong arm and fine preparation. He delivered the ball nicely with a quick compact release and nice velocity and accuracy.